The International School of Information Science (ISIS) is a research institute affiliated to the BA. It acts as an incubator for digital and technological projects, thus promoting and nurturing innovation, which is the foundation of the BA’s mission. Guided by the goals of the BA, ISIS strives to preserve heritage for future generations in digital form, provide universal access to human knowledge, and promote the research and development of activities and projects related to building a universal digital library. ISIS received an Award of Merit and the Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) award from the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2002.
Latest Projects
Memory of Modern Egypt
Description de l’Egypte
Internet Archive
The Women Studies and Social Transformation Program (WSST) was established with an aim to focus on women studies and gender issues through the implementation of programs and activities that identify and advocate for policies that create a more supportive environment for women, promote gender equity and ensure inclusive practices by policy makers, thus becoming an incubator and an active promoter for change and the creation of conditions for constructive social transformation.
Latest Projects
Support to Cultural Diversity and Creativity in Egypt
Kom el-Dikka Development: As part of the Support to Cultural Diversity and Creativity in Egypt Project
In 2016, the nucleus of the Serageldin Institute for Multidisciplinary Advanced Research, “SIMAR,” was established, and the mission was to conduct quantitative analysis and modeling in different multidisciplinary areas.
The multidisciplinary research at SIMAR aims to provide meaningful diagnoses and policy prescriptions across various sectors, including poverty, education, health, measurement quality, food security, democracy, climate change, population, attitude surveys, household analysis, etc.
The Institute is comprised of experienced researchers skilled in quantitative techniques, including econometrics, statistics, modeling, data mining, and machine learning.
The Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex Med) documents and researches the tangible and intangible heritage of Alexandria and the Mediterranean while promoting dialogue and exchange in the region. It seeks both to preserve the past and to promote the future development of the city of Alexandria by conducting research on its heritage and holding conferences and exhibitions.
Latest Projects
The Cisterns of Alexandria
Hassan Fathi Award for Architecture
International Augmented Med (I AM)
Since its establishment, the Writing and Scripts Center has adopted several objectives: to produce and digitally document writings, to study of the development of writings up until the digital age, and to study the aesthetics of calligraphy as a means for advanced artistic expression.
Latest Projects
The Digital Library of Inscriptions and Calligraphies
“Hieroglyphs Step by Step” Website
Learn the Ancient Egyptian Language
The Manuscripts Center is a part of the Cultural Outreach Sector. It aims to explore the depths of Arab and Islamic manuscript heritage through indexing, verification, and study.
The Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies was established as a joint collaboration between the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Onassis Foundation, the Vardinoyannis Foundation, and the Alexandria University. Graduates of classics or archaeology departments may apply directly for a master’s degree. Non-specialized students must take a one year diploma, which qualifies candidates to apply for a master’s degree. The Center is open to scholars from around the world who are keen to obtain diplomas, master’s degrees, and PhDs in Hellenistic studies in history; literature; art, archaeology, and architecture; and philosophy and science.
Latest Projects
Hellenistic Studies Accredited Courses
The BA Center for Strategic Studies was founded as a contribution of the BA to highlight the current transformations on the international arena, study their impact on the Arab societies, and develop policies to link the research circles with decision makers.
The Center for Islamic Civilization Studies is one of the research centers affiliated to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) and aspires to achieve the BA goals, including promoting the universality of Islam, its message of tolerance, and the Islamic civilization that has been a cornerstone in human history. The Center’s goals contribute to the dissemination of certain ideals, such as acceptance, fraternity and accepting the other, while rejecting bigotry. The Islamic Civilization, which spread from China in the east to Andalusia in the west, left behind a path of enlightenment and numerous achievements in the fields of science, art, and philosophy that collectively and harmoniously benefitted humanity in many ways. Spaces of freedom were created when translation and openness on different cultures flourished during the Islamic ages and led to diversity and creativity. The Islamic Civilization has had its unique characteristics and momentous achievements throughout history which have remained relevant and significant in our modern day and age.
Latest Projects
The Islamic Attractions and Arab Antiquities in Egypt and Moez Cairo
Believing that the Coptic heritage belongs to all Egyptians, the Center for Coptic Studies was established in 2013 under the BA Academic Research Sector. The center focuses on the Coptic heritage and its preservation, emphasizing its role as a key component of Egyptian heritage in general, and a main tributary contributing to the Egyptian identity in particular.
Latest Projects
Coptica Alexandrina (CA) Bulletin
The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) seeks to create a generation of innovative researchers through research grant programs, and it recognizes the existence of untapped potential in young researchers all over Egypt who are eager to collaborate with international institutions but lack the means needed for such collaboration. All activities handled by the CSSP primarily demonstrate quality, excellence, and intellectual rigor implemented with professionalism and cost-effectiveness. The CSSP is committed to providing an environment that both encourages and inspires scientists and those who are keen to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Latest Projects
Research Grants Program
BioVisionAlexandria
Knowledge-Triangle Platform for the Water-Energy-Food Nexus (TriNex)
The Sustainable Development Studies, Youth Capacity Building, and African Relations Support Program aspires to become a leading national and international program engaged in high-quality, cutting-edge, and policy-relevant researches and studies—a program that contributes to a better understanding of the environment and provides solutions to urgent environmental issues.
Latest Projects
African League of Young Masters (ALYM)
Youth for Environmental Sustainability and Better Understanding (YESBU)
League of Young Masters (LYM)
The Center for Documentation of Cultural and Natural Heritage (CULTNAT) of the Cultural Outreach Sector of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina plays an important and unique role in documenting Egypt's cultural heritage in its tangible and intangible aspects, besides Egypt's natural heritage from protectorates and wildlife.
Latest Projects
Aref Documentary Series
The Egyptian Archaeological Map
Land of Punt Culturama
Zahi Hawass Center of Egyptology is a center for research, education and training established in February 2018 by a resolution from Dr. Moustafa Elfeki, Director the Library of Alexandria. The center was named after Zahi Hawass, a high profile Egyptologist. It is located at the Center for Documentation of Cultural and Natural Heritage (CULTNAT) in the Smart Village in Giza.